- Services
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
- Home Sleep Study
- CPAP Clinic
- Sleep Disorder Education
Services
Gwinnett Sleep utilizes state-of-the-art
technology to provide patients the most
advanced sleep disorder treatments. Whether
you suffer from snoring, leg cramps or difficulty
getting to sleep, the physicians at Gwinnett
Sleep can help.
Sleep Medicine Consultation
disorders. These consultations occur in controlled, comfortable settings.
Gwinnett Sleep’s board-certified sleep specialists evaluate how patients
respond to various treatments and listen to patient feedback.
Sleep Study
How does a sleep study work? A sleep study – also known as a polysomnography – is a recording that identifies various sleep stages,
How long is a sleep study? The process typically takes 6-8 hours. While most sleep studies occur at night, they are available during the day for patients that routinely work a third shift. Gwinnett Sleep’s days services include the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test .
Where do Gwinnett Sleep’s sleep studies take place? The sleep studies are performed in private rooms that are comfortable and quiet. Sleep rooms at Gwinnett Sleep are equipped with Sleep Number beds or Tempur-Pedic mattresses with reclining functions, as well as televisions with Direct TV. Full bathrooms with showers are also available.
Sleep studies are performed by applying small, metal discs
electrodes) to the head and skin with an adhesive. Breathing is
measured by flexible, elastic belts positioned on the chest and
abdomen.
Blood oxygen saturation is measured by a clip on the index finger
or earlobe (pulse oximeter). This procedure is painless and
designed to be as comfortable as possible.
The sleep study, its analysis and interpretation are part of a
complex process. Specially-trained sleep professionals “score”
the large amount of data collected: a typical study involves
more than 800 pages of data.
How long will it take to receive sleep study test results? The
final report is available within five business days.
The sleep study, its analysis and interpretation are part of a
complex process. Specially-trained sleep professionals “score”
the large amount of data collected: a typical study involves
more than 800 pages of data.
How long will it take to receive sleep study test results? The
final report is available within five business days.
Home Sleep Study
How does a sleep study work? A sleep study – also known as a polysomnography – is a recording that identifies various sleep stages,
How long is a sleep study? The process typically takes 6-8 hours. While most sleep studies occur at night, they are available during the day for patients that routinely work a third shift. Gwinnett Sleep’s days services include the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test .
Where do Gwinnett Sleep’s sleep studies take place? The sleep studies are performed in private rooms that are comfortable and quiet. Sleep rooms at Gwinnett Sleep are equipped with Sleep Number beds or Tempur-Pedic mattresses with reclining functions, as well as televisions with Direct TV. Full bathrooms with showers are also available.
Sleep studies are performed by applying small, metal discs
electrodes) to the head and skin with an adhesive. Breathing is
measured by flexible, elastic belts positioned on the chest and
abdomen.
Blood oxygen saturation is measured by a clip on the index finger
or earlobe (pulse oximeter). This procedure is painless and
designed to be as comfortable as possible.
CPAP Clinic
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines to treat Obstructive
Sleep Apnea, abnormal breathing and other breathing disorders during
sleep.
The CPAP clinic provides a variety of services at our Lawrenceville and
Duluth location. Common CPAP clinic services include:
DME
ProVent Therapy
CPAP Education
CPAP Support Groups (Soon to be started)
Ambulatory Studies (PULSE OXIMETRY)
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
- High blood pressure
- Loud snoring
- Cardiovascular disease
- Weight gain
- Memory problems
- Impotency
- Headaches
- Depression
- Irritability
- Dry mouth upon awakening
- Nocturnal snorting, gasping, choking (may wake self up)
- Insomnia
- Chest retraction during sleep in Young Children (chest pulls in)
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
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disorder solutions that keep
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the comfort of your home.
Sleep Disorder Education
Sleep disorders are serious medical conditions that may cause chronic diseases. That’s why sleep is so important. Gwinnett Sleep aims to educate
our community about sleep disorders.
To schedule an education session or seminar for your medical practice, please contact our sleep center coordinator, Jessica Clauson, at 678-228-8499 .